Orange Peel Candy
This delightful orange peel candy is a perfect sweet treat, made from simple ingredients and bursting with citrus flavor.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups orange peels washed and cut into strips
- 2 cups granulated sugar for candying
- 1 cup water for boiling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Boil the orange peels in water for 10 minutes. Drain and repeat twice to remove bitterness.
- In a saucepan, dissolve 2 cups of sugar in 1 cup of water over medium heat.
- Add the orange peels to the syrup. Simmer until translucent, about 45 minutes.
- Remove peels, letting excess syrup drip off, then roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place on a wire rack to dry until slightly hardened.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.